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Swimming in the data stream had never been like this. Galactica’s computer systems were something else entirely. The languages, the codes, the programming, was all so different than anything in the data stream. It was so foreign yet so familiar at the same time. Felix had thought he knew every bit of this ship before. Looking at Galactica from the inside, literally becoming a part of the ship, Felix realized there was a whole other side to her he’d overlooked. He felt connected, not like an appliance, but in an ephemeral sense, in a way he hadn’t realized he wanted to feel. In an instant, Felix knew exactly why Adama loved this ship so much. If only the Old Man could see it like this.
The virus was easy to find. It stuck out like a Sagitarron at a military gala, clearly out of place. It was a dark stain on Galactica’s brand of beauty, and Felix couldn’t rid the computer of it fast enough. “Temperature is going back down throughout the ship. All decks reporting that the lights are back on. We’ve taken care of it, sir,” Felix heard someone say far off in the distance. Swimming in the data stream had been like an orgasm, but this…
“Lieutenant,” the Admiral ordered to someone, causing Felix to snap out of his trance. The Admiral directed the officer he’d been calling to obtain some bandages. Felix began to remove the cable from his arm. He tried not to scream in pain, as taking it out seemed to hurt far worse than putting it in. He felt the metal scrape his bones again as he pulled slowly. One last gentle tug and Felix was free from immediate pain, though it still lingered strongly. A large drop of blood hit the floor from where it dripped off the end of the cable. The blue glow now had a hint of red.
“Thank you,” whispered Lt. Hoshi as he walked by before circling the CIC for an all-systems check.
“Let’s hope that’s the last virus we have to deal with,” Adama said, and looked at Felix. He could tell the Admiral was still not pleased with his presence on board, but the angry glare had softened a bit.
It was then that Felix saw an opportunity to protect this ship, in a way only he could. “Sir, if I may-“
All eyes in CIC snapped to him. Felix froze momentarily. He’d never liked being the center of attention. Especially when everyone was looking at him like he was out of his mind. “I can install a firewall on Galactica’s systems. Then you won’t have to worry about another virus.”
“Yeah? Like that last one you installed?” Captain Kelly snapped.
“I know what I’m doing now. The cylons wouldn’t be able to penetrate it if they tried,” replied Felix.
Any sympathy the Admiral has started to show before disappeared in an instant. “I’ll think about it,” he growled. Without a moment’s hesitation, the guards shackled Felix up and led him back to his cell.
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I had a hard time describing what swimming in the data stream of Galactica would be like, but I realize, Felix would probably have that same problem in this moment. It's so overwhelming for him, and it's one of those things you just have to feel to get.
He felt connected, not like an appliance, but in an ephemeral sense, in a way he hadn’t realized he wanted to feel. In an instant, Felix knew exactly why Adama loved this ship so much. If only the Old Man could see it like this.
Felix had a lot of love for Galactica before, but it really grows quite a bit here. Not feeling like a toaster is a good thing too.
The virus was easy to find. It stuck out like a Sagitarron at a military gala, clearly out of place.
I don't really like that line, but I had trouble coming up with any sort of analogy that would fit better. :/
It was a dark stain on Galactica’s brand of beauty, and Felix couldn’t rid the computer of it fast enough. “Temperature is going back down throughout the ship. All decks reporting that the lights are back on. We’ve taken care of it, sir,” Felix heard someone say far off in the distance. Swimming in the data stream had been like an orgasm, but this…
One of those lights beaming down, chorus singing type moments here.
“Lieutenant,” the Admiral ordered to someone, causing Felix to snap out of his trance. The Admiral directed the officer he’d been calling to obtain some bandages. Felix began to remove the cable from his arm. He tried not to scream in pain, as taking it out seemed to hurt far worse than putting it in. He felt the metal scrape his bones again as he pulled slowly. One last gentle tug and Felix was free from immediate pain, though it still lingered strongly. A large drop of blood hit the floor from where it dripped off the end of the cable. The blue glow now had a hint of red.
I don't know if this translates as well to paper as I see it in my head. You really have to read this paragraph visually. I had an image of, you know when they show the cables and the ends are a blue color? I have an image of Felix pulling it out and it not being blue, but a light shade of red. Both from the blood and from the aftereffects of cylon interaction.
“Thank you,” whispered Lt. Hoshi as he walked by before circling the CIC for an all-systems check.
“Let’s hope that’s the last virus we have to deal with,” Adama said, and looked at Felix. He could tell the Admiral was still not pleased with his presence on board, but the angry glare had softened a bit.
Felix doesn't realize it entirely, but this is really the turning point in his relationship with Adama. Adama begins to rethink his perceptions of cylon!Felix in this moment, especially since he's seen how Sharon turned out to be after she did exactly the same thing.
On a side note, I'd love to see someone take on a part of DUFE or FUOT for the next remix. There are so many people's perspectives you could get into here, and how they deal with Felix being a cylon. Adama and Baltar would be the most interesting to look at, I think.
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All eyes in CIC snapped to him. Felix froze momentarily. He’d never liked being the center of attention. Especially when everyone was looking at him like he was out of his mind. “I can install a firewall on Galactica’s systems. Then you won’t have to worry about another virus.”
“Yeah? Like that last one you installed?” Captain Kelly snapped.
Oh Felix. Call back to season 1 and the soap episode (aka the scene when I realized Felix was secretly a genius, and therefore, high on the awesome scale). Kelly has obviously not forgotten what happened after with the Centurians.
“I know what I’m doing now. The cylons wouldn’t be able to penetrate it if they tried,” replied Felix. So there, Captain Kelly!
Any sympathy the Admiral has started to show before disappeared in an instant. “I’ll think about it,” he growled. Without a moment’s hesitation, the guards shackled Felix up and led him back to his cell.
Adama might be ticked, but notice he doesn't say no.